Patient Care Associate (PCA) - PT 60% - Days - 2A PCU at Adena Health System
Adena Health System · Chillicothe, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Chillicothe
The Patient Care Associate (PCA)/Student Nurse/Unit Secretary provides high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients. This includes, but is not limited to: activities of daily living, utilization of safe patient handling equipment, measure and document intake and output, foley removal, external urinary catheter management, telemetry monitor set up, blood glucose monitoring, oxygen set up and tasks delegated per scope of practice and skill set. This position may also
provide clerical support to the care team including acting as a liaison facilitating communication with or between other care providers and visitors directly or via telephone. This individual works collaboratively with other care team members including the patient and family, and participates collaboratively with RN
to achieve optimal outcomes. The PCA/Student Nurse/ Unit Secretary has access to confidential patient information, must communicate with all team members regarding care provided by them to the assigned patient group and carries out daily activities under the direct supervision of a Patient Care
Coordinator / Registered Nurse, RN or Assistant Nurse Manager and indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager or Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Educational Degree: High School Diploma, GED, or STNA
Preferred Education: Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), Patient Care Tech, STNA or equivalent program preferred or currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing for Student Nurse designation. Phlebotomy training preferred.
Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: De-escalation training within 6 months and annually, BLS within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: Current licensure/certification as applicable.
Preferred Experience: 1-2 years Direct Patient Care and Clerical experience/Medical Terminology. 6 months Nursing assistant experience OR Successful completion of STNA prep course OR PCA prep course OR Student Nurse Experience
